UCLan worth £250 million to North West economy
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) indirectly contributed £250 million to the North West’s economy according to new research. read article »
Preston speed networking event in November
The latest of the Lancashire speed networking events will be visiting Preston again on Thursday 19th November 2009.
The event allows businesses to meet other businesses and chat about what they do and other projects they might be working on. read article »
Preston to play host to Open 09
Open 09 will be coming to Preston on November 16th and 17th, an open and participatory conference for the creative industries.
The event is aimed at designers, developers, musicians, artists, photographers, journalists, gamers, coders, strategists, information architects, fashion designers, user experience professionals and gallery curators – basically anyone in the creative industries. read article »
Preston Geekup to put on Barcamp Blackpool
Gemma Cameron, who is behind the Preston Geekup, is organising a Barcamp in Blackpool.
The one day event brings together people from the tech, creative and web communities in an open conference format. read article »
Klint’s Flowers
Happy go lucky Klint Turner, 35, of Klint’s Flowers, Preston, sees good luck and opportunity as the key of his success in business. read article »
UCLan employee survey paints a mixed picture of staff satisfaction
Following the example of many other organisations within both the private and public sector, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has recently invited its employees to complete a staff survey. read article »
Budding artists to spruce up empty Preston shops
Wandering down Preston’s high street there’s a growing number of empty retail units, with the old Woolworths store the most noticeable. However, that could be changing as a new government fund to kick start art in empty spaces is open for business. read article »
Interview with Krystal Gault of Kitsch Monkey Productions
Krystal Gault is enjoying a half of lager ahead of the screening of her first music video at the New Continental on the August Bank Holiday. She takes a drag of a cigarette and greets me, she’s a little nervous ahead of the screening.
“This is our first music video”, she says, “I really hope people turn up!” read article »
Interview with Nigel Sharples of Lancashire One
Lancashire One is a new on demand TV company, producing leisure and lifestyle content about Lancashire. It’s based in Preston and I caught up with one of its directors, Nigel Sharples. read article »
Networking opportunities for Preston businesses
Two chances for business networking are coming up over September and October in Preston.
Networking is a great way to expand your contacts and generate new business during a recession. read article »
Preston design business wins top contract
Preston based design consultancy, Design Force Associates, has secured the contract to create a new prospectus for one of the UK’s leading independent schools. read article »
Lancashire Business Awards 2009 winners
The Lancashire Business Awards 2009 were held on Thursday 9th July 2009 at Stanley House between Preston and Blackburn.
Plenty of Preston businesses and business people were up for awards at the glitzy ceremony. read article »
Interview: Nancy Dykins, Business Link North West
Business Link acts as a way to sign post business owners through the maze of starting up and running a successful business. Image credit to Mark Sardella.
With the recession in full swing, jobs being lost, the pound losing value, and the ‘green shoots’ of recovery just a twinkle in Darling’s eye we thought it would be a good time to find out what Business Link are up to.
Speed Networking in Preston
Speed Networking is a chance to meet other businesses and organisations in Preston
No, not speed dating – but speed networking for businesses. If you run, own or manage a business then this is a great chance to meet other business owners and find out what other people are up to, bounce ideas and make some contacts.
Nominations announced for 2009 Lancashire Business Oscars
Downtown Preston in Business has unveiled the shortlist for its 2009 Lancashire Business Oscars.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday 9th July 2009 at Stanley House, Mellor, near Preston.
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